Resource​/SPED Paraprofessional

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Starting Date:
Immediately

BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Resource/SPED Paraprofessional Paraprofessional

Location:

Bennington High School

GOAL:
The job of Paraprofessional is responsible for supporting students, staff and building needs to be determined by building supervisor. Depending on the role of Paraprofessional, he/she’s main focus is to support student success and maintain a caring and positive instructional environment for all students. He/She will have a diverse range of responsibilities and expectations depending on student, classroom, building, and district needs.

This position is that of a Paraprofessional and job duties, building assignments, and student populations may change based on district need.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions required.
• Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Regular, dependable, in-person attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Professional, personable, and welcoming.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in interacting with staff, public, parents, and Board Members.

REPORTS TO:

Building Administration and Direct Supervisors

SUPERVISES:
The majority of this role will consist of supervising students.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 177-day position same schedule as students with some additional time for training
• 6.5 hour workdays
• The salary range is based on the Para pay scale and years of experience
• Benefits include LTD and paid sick and personal leave
• Health insurance is not offered for this position

EVALUATION:
The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation and Support Services Personnel.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to and depending on paraprofessional position):

General Duties:

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
• Regular, dependable, in-person attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Model appropriate behaviors for students
• Develop and maintain a professional rapport with the classroom teacher and other staff
• Assist students at arrival and dismissal of school.
• Assist in the supervision of students during lunch and recess periods
• Assist teachers in monitoring, collecting data, and maintaining records regarding student performance and progress.
• Ability to perform routine classroom management and maintenance duties
• Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, recess periods, and before or after school times.
• Required to follow all Individual Education Plan’s to be in accordance with NDE Rule 51 and IDEA requirements.
• Ability to organize and retrieve materials and organize schedules according to guidance from direct supervisor.
• Knowledge of computers with the ability to assist students with educational technology to include software.
• Works with and understands the needs of a diverse student population.
• Maintains an instructional focus among students in the classroom.
• Interacts and communicates with administrator/trainers, students, staff, and parents in a courteous, professional manner.
• Records data for factual documentation, accountability, and evaluation purposes.
• Maintains a calm and professional demeanor in all circumstances.
• Assist classroom teachers to carry out educational programs for students with special needs.
• Assist or directly carry out educational activities designed by teacher and support personnel; i.e., Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech-Language…